Herod Agrippa II, born in AD 27 or 28, mirrored his father Agrippa I in upbringing and character, emerging as a ruler over much of Palestine, though never Judea. Raised in Rome, he returned there to complete his education and was present when his father died in AD 44. At just 17, he was deemed too young by Emperor Claudius to inherit his father's crown over Judea, which reverted to direct Roman rule. Instead, Agrippa II was appointed head of Temple affairs in Judea, a role that positioned him amid growing Jewish unrest. In AD 48, following the death of his uncle Herod of Chalcis, Agrippa II gained kingship over Chalcis, near Lebanon's border. His territory expanded under Claudius after resolving a Samaritan-Galilean dispute, and further under Emperor Nero after AD 54. Like his father, Agrippa II pursued the favor of the Pharisees to maintain peace as head of Temple affairs, appointing high priests while turning the position into a corrupt business by selling it to the highest bidder. His moral decay infected even the most respected religious offices, as high priests exploited their roles for personal gain. Around AD 61, Agrippa II encountered Christianity directly when he met the apostle Paul in Caesarea. Paul, imprisoned and awaiting trial, testified before Agrippa II, appealing to his Jewish heritage and knowledge. Agrippa II, finding Paul innocent, nonetheless mocked Christianity, revealing his pragmatic nature that valued only political, social, or financial gain. His dismissive response underscored his insincere character. As civil unrest grew in Judea, culminating in war against Rome by AD 65, Agrippa II attempted to quell rebellion with a speech in Jerusalem justifying Roman actions. Ignored by the Jews, he ultimately betrayed his own people, siding with Rome by providing vocal support and troops. He celebrated Roman victories, including the fall of Jotapata, with General Vespasian. In AD 70, after the Temple's destruction, Agrippa II stood as an enemy to the Jewish people he once ruled. Rewarded by Vespasian with territories in Syria, he continued to govern much of Palestine, dying in AD 100, marking the end of the Herodian line in a legacy of bloodshed.